Indore–New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express
The 12415 / 12316 Indore – New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express is a Daily Superfast Express train service which runs between Indore, the largest city and commercial hub of Central Indian state Madhya Pradesh and New Delhi, the capital city of India. It is also called as the rajdhani express of Indore by railfans .
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Intercity Superfast Express |
| Status | Running |
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi |
| First service | 1 July 1992 |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Indore (INDB) New Delhi (NDLS) |
| Stops | 19 |
| Distance travelled | 826 km (513 mi) |
| Average journey time | 12 hours 15 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12415 / 12416 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Above head |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering, E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | Fully Electrified |
| Operating speed | 67 km/h (42 mph) average including halts. |
This train is the only lengthy train from Indore, having a total of 22 Coaches and is the most preferable choice of the Indore people to reach Delhi. This train is the only ISO Certified train of Indore.[1]
Coach composition
editThe train consists of 22 coaches :
- 1 AC First Class
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 12 Sleeper Class
- 3 General Unreserved
- 2 End On Generator
Service
editThe 12415 Indore-New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express has an average speed of 61 km/h and covers 826 km in 13 hrs 35 mins.[2]
The 12416 New Delhi-Indore Intercity Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 826 km in 13 hrs 40 mins.[3]
Route and halts
editThe important halts of the train are :
Schedule
edit| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12415 | INDB | Indore Junction | 16:35 PM | Daily | New Delhi | 06:10 AM | Daily |
| 12416 | NDLS | New Delhi | 22:00 PM | Daily | Indore Junction | 11:40 AM | Daily |
Direction reversal
editTrain reverses its direction at:
Traction
editBoth trains are hauled by a Tughlakabad Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ [1], indiatoday.in, 29 September 2015
- ^ "12415/Indore - New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "12416/New Delhi - Indore Intercity Superfast Express". India Rail Info.